The Arah Sweater

The body of the sweater will be worked flat in 3 panels. You will work horizontal stripes, bottom up, on the Back panel and the Front Left panel of the sweater. Then you will pick up stitches from the center of the Front Left panel to work the vertical stripes on the Front Right panel. The Front and Back panels are then seamed together, and the sleeve stitches are picked up and worked in the round. The sweater has a cropped body length with a high-low hem. The instructions include notes on how to add length to the sweater if you prefer a longer fit. The merino wool held with mohair provides extra strength with a beautiful halo and superb coziness! A timeless knit that will last forever!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

To fit bust sizes:

29 (33, 37, 41, 45) (49, 53, 57, 61)

Finished Garment Chest Measurement:
38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70)” / 96.5 (106.5, 117 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 172.5, 182.5) cm

The pattern is intended to fit with approximately 9”/23 cm of positive ease. To choose a size from the finished garment measurements, take your full bust measurement and add the recommended amount of ease. If your result falls between the listed sizes, we recommend sizing up.

Full Size Chart included in pattern.

Gauge: 19 stitches x 31 rounds = 4”x4”
(10 cm x 10 cm) over stockinette stitch on US 6 / 4.0 mm needles after blocking.
21 stitches & 40 rounds = 4”x4” (10 cm x 10 cm) over 1x1 ribbing on US 5 / 3.5 mm needles after blocking.

Suggested needle size: Body: US 6 / 4mm circular needles with a longer cable (16 (24, 24, 24, 29) (29, 29, 36, 36) inches) for working flat and DPN’s or short cable for small circumference knitting.
Ribbing: US 5 / 3.5mm circular needles with a longer cable (16 (24, 24, 24, 29) (29, 29, 36, 36) inches) for working flat and DPN’s or short cable for small circumference knitting.

Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Yarn: The Wandering Flock Merino Singles (fingering weight) & Silk Mohair (Lace weight), held double.

TWF Merino Singles - 100% Extra Fine SW Merino - 400 yd | 365 m / 100g.
1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins in MC (Electric Orchid).
1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins in CC (Fool’s Gold).

TWF Kid Silk Mohair - 80% Kid Mohair, 20% Silk - 430 yd | 393 m / 50g
1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins in MC (Electric Orchid).
1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins in CC (Not used in sample shown).

OR

The Wandering Flock Baby Paca (sport weight) held solo.

TWF Baby Paca - 50% Extra Fine Merino, 30% Baby Alpaca, 20% Nylon - 400 yd | 365 m / 100g.
1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins in MC.
1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins in CC.